The correct answer is option B. "taking a dispute to the edge of conflict to force an enemy to back down". Brinkmanship is the act of trying to pursue a goal by pushing the conflict to the limit. Forcing an enemy to back down by taking the dispute to the edge is an example of applying brinkmanship to achieve a goal.
Though we have some say in our government I believe it's true because they do create the laws and enforce them. I'm so sorry if this is wrong I remember answering something very similar to this so i believe it is true. Hope it's correct!
Madison and his constitution writing colleagues had in mind a system in which the Senate keeps an eye on the House, while the House watches the Senate.